“The greatness of a community is most accurately measure by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King The ice storm left many families without power for an extended time. As always, the people of Taylor stepped up by checking on their neighbors and helping wherever they could.
There were multiple posts on social media where people offered help to random strangers. Here are a few.
Megan Surratt Randig posted: “We have power at the shop. We have running water and warm showers in our loft apartment.
I have coffee going (and fancy creamer) and working on some type of food. Front doors are open at 120 W Fourth St.”
Amber Contreras posted:
“If anyone needs a hot meal comment here. I can’t deliver, but I live close to Saint Mary’s cemetery. I have hot Tortilla soup while the supply last.”
Jerry Banda posted:
“If you are still without power and have a fireplace and need wood, I have pecan wood. It has gotten wet as it’s outside – come get some. I am at Seventh and Kimbro. No charge – if you need some, please be respectful and remember you may not be the only one needing some.”
Terry Pierce posted:
“St. James’ at Seventh and Davis is open until 8 p.m. as a warming center. We have electricity, heat and limited facilities. Phone 512826-6278.”
Random people helped others with their car troubles. Some offered to help get fallen tree limbs off the road and away from doors so people could leave their home.
Here is a story that came to us via email.
“We have some helping angels in town. Thank you, Mata Construction for having your caring employees willing to help others around town. They did not ask, they saw and did. Thank you for cutting my tree limbs, getting them out of the street and out of my driveway. The words ‘thank you’ are not enough to express my appreciation for helping me.”
— Carolyn Hill
Shoutout to all of those who helped making life a little easier for others. We appreciate you!
No matter how hard it gets, if we stick together, we can manage.
Always remember there is goodness everywhere and kindness matters.
If you have experienced kindness and help during the storm, let us know please. We want to give those who helped a big shoutout.
You can send your story to Taylor Press or post to our Facebook page Good News Taylor Made.
